THE WEATHER

2/12/2008 Weather Discussion: Snow is expected to develop as a cold front passes through the PNW later today. Light snow slowly tapering off tomorrow with cooler temps. Long-term models show high pressure building over the PNW tomorrow, this should bring a dry and cool period for Wednesday night and Thursday. A warm front is expected to raise freezing levels back to or above pass level on Friday/Saturday. Forecast from Tuesday 4pm to Wednesday 4am Precipitation .25-.5 in. Water 4-6 in. Snow Temperatures Low 18 High 32 Winds 5-15 W gusty Forecast for Wednesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25 in. Water 1-3 in. Snow Temperatures Low 16 High 24 Winds 0-10 NW TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: The moisture is expected to arrive after 2pm today – may start out as rain but should be snow by 7pm. Snow should slowly taper off through tomorrow. Wednesday night, Thursday and probable Friday look dry. Freezing levels: Freezing levels should drop quickly below pass level by 7pm tonight. Freezing levels expected to reach 2000’ by 4am tomorrow morning. Temps expected to stay low until Friday’s warm front. Winds: Could see a gusty period as the cold front passes through tonight after 7pm. Winds should taper and begin a W –NW – N – E swing and by Thursday morning.